Southeastern Louisiana University

Computer Science Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science  

    The Department of Computer Science and Industrial Technology offers a four-year program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science.  The program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission ABET.  This program is designed to provide the foundation necessary for computer science graduates to succeed in the computing profession as well as in graduate school.  The Computer Science degree offers three concentrations: Scientific, Information Systems, and Information Technology.

The Scientific Concentration is intended for students who want to use computer science in scientific settings. It includes applied computer science topics, but emphasizes theoretical understanding of computer science, including an ability to use advanced mathematics to solve problems and to work closely with other scientists. Because of its emphasis on the theoretical foundations of computer science, it is especially appropriate for students planning to eventually pursue a graduate degree in computer science.

The Information Systems Concentration is intended for students who want to use computer science in a management setting. The Information Systems discipline grew out of a business perspective, and focuses on managing information, projects, or other technical professionals, although it still contains a significant core of theoretical and applied computer science. It includes business and management courses to educate students in the business side of computer science, as well some fairly advanced mathematics, enabling these students to manage scientific computing projects and personnel more effectively.

The Information Technology Concentration is intended for students who want to use computer science to develop, support, or administer technology. It is the complement of the Information Systems perspective, focusing on the technology itself, rather than the information it conveys. It includes theoretical computer science topics, but emphasizes the applications of computer science to the everyday problems of business and other organizations. It includes enough mathematics for graduates to converse with other computing professionals, but does not require as much higher math as the other concentrations. It also recognizes the need for an application area to which a student can apply their computer science skills, so more electives are allowed to achieve this goal. This concentration also has the largest core of required computer science courses.